Probate Researcher New York Area
About The Position
Are you naturally curious and love solving complex puzzles? Do you have a passion for genealogy or skip tracing, and thrive in an international work environment where initiative and growth are encouraged? If so, we invite you to consider a rewarding career with Emrich International Probate Research Inc. About Us We are a dynamic and expanding international company and the U.S.-based arm of the Erben-Ermittlung Emrich Group, a leading German probate research firm. Our mission is to locate unknown heirs and reunite them with their rightful inheritances in the U.S., Germany, and beyond. The Role: Probate Researcher As a Probate Researcher, you’ll play a central role in every case—reconstructing family trees, tracking down missing heirs, and serving as their key contact throughout the probate process. This is a role for someone who is meticulous, persistent, and has a flair for both research and communication.
Requirements
- Experience in research, skip tracing, genealogy, or sales
- Associate's degree (or equivalent experience/training)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to read and interpret legal and genealogical documents
- Strong digital literacy and comfort working with databases
- Self-motivation, independence, and ability to meet deadlines
- Passion for genealogy and investigative work
Responsibilities
- Conduct genealogical research using online databases and archival records
- Build intestate family trees using our proprietary software
- Initiate and manage your own probate cases
- Communicate with clients and heirs via phone and mail
- Order and manage legal documents (birth, marriage, and death certificates)
- Collaborate with international partners and researchers on case strategies
- Manage case files and provide customer support
- Occasionally perform on-site research in the NYC area
Benefits
- Comprehensive onboarding and training—you'll manage your own cases within your first year
- Starting salary: $50,000, with a raise after one year
- Annual bonus
- Remote work flexibility with trust-based working hours
- 22 vacation days plus public holidays and 8 paid sick days
- Premium health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Regular invitations to company events and conferences in Germany
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
